{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Jaded Mechanic Podcast","title":"Does Being Open 7 Days a Week Actually Make Your Shop Better? with Aniz Lavji - Ep. 177 Pt. 2","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3040,"description":"In this episode, Jeff and Aniz talk about shop schedules, training, shop culture, and the value of finding the right people in the automotive industry. They discuss why seven day operations are not the right fit for every shop, how technicians should be part of scheduling decisions, and why events like ASTA can provide valuable training, networking, and lasting connections.\nThe conversation also covers customer service, improving shop processes, budgeting for training, raising rates, investing in your team, and making more time for family.\nTimestamps:\n00:00 Seven Days Debate\n00:48 Why ASTA Is Worth It\n03:08 Canada Training Gap\n06:48 This Year’s ASTA Goals\n08:51 Finding Your People\n11:30 Culture and Hiring Right\n12:46 Service Value in Details\n14:25 Tire Season Efficiency\n17:08 Training Pays Dividends\n19:46 Shop Hours and Team Buy In\n24:13 Time, Family, and Balance\n26:13 Wealth Versus Regrets\n27:03 Work Addiction Warning Signs\n28:47 Generational Wealth Pitfalls\n30:23 Teaching Kids Money\n32:17 Nurture Business With Training\n33:49 Events That Change Lives\n37:11 Stop Going It Alone\n38:44 Budgeting for Training Trips\n40:16 Raise Rates and Value Labor\n43:31 Give Back and Connect\n46:10 Their Podcast and Community\n47:54 Final Push and Thanks","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Sk2Cxg758d7EdB1ogJfG9vxVkVeo1MgDWAiF0B9gSYw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxMjAxLzE2ODI4/OTE3NjctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}